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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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