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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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