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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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