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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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