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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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