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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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