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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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