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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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