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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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