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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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