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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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