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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The John Marshall Law School to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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