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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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