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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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