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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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