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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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