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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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