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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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