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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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