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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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