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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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