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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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