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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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