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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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