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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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