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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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