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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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