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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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