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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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