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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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