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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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