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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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