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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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