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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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