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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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