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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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