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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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