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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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