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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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