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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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