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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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