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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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