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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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