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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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