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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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