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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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