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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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