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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp these new open education ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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