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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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