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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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