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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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