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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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