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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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