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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guyana to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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