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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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