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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seychelles to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low 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 digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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