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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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