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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online education are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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