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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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