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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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