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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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