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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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