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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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