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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education are providing the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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