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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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