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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in digital education technology are empowering students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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