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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are empowering students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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