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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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