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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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