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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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