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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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