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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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