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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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