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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gabon to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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