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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified 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 innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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