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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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