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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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