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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online education are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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