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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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