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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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