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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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