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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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