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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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