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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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