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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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