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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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