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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning have empowered students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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