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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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