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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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