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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low 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 educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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