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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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