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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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