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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a need to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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