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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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