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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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