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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Dominica to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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