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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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