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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in elearning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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