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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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