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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand these important new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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