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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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