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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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