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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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