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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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