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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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