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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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