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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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