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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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