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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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