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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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