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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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