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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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