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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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