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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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