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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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