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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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