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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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