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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in digital education technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free 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 several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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