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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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