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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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