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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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