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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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