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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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