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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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