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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online education technology are empowering students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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