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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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