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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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