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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology enable learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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