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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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