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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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