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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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