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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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