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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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