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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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