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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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