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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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