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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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