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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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