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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education 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 learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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