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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for students 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 numerous issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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