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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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