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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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