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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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