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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. 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 classes is passable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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