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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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