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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in elearning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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