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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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