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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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