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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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