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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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