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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology enable people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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