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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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