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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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