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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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