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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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