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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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