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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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