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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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