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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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