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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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