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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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