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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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