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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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