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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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