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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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