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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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