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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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