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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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