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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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