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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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