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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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