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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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