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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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