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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic education technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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