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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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