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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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