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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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