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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these promising new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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