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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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