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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning enable students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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