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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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