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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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