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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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