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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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