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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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