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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mayotte to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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