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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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