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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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