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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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