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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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