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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mauritius to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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