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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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