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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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