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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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