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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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