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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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