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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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