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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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