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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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