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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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