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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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