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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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