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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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