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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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