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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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