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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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