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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Pierre and Miquelon to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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