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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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