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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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