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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Professors want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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