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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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