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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in digital education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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