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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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