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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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