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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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