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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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