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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with 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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