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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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