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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning enable students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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