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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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