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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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