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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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