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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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