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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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