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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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