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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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