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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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