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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor 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 learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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