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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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