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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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