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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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