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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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