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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology enable humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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