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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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