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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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