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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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