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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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