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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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