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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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