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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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