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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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