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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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