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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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