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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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