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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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