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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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