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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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