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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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