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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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