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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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