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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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