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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic education technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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