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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better perceive these new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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