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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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