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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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