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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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