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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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