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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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