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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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