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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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