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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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