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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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