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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advancements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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