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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner 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 electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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