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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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