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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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