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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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