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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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