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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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