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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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