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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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