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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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