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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important 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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