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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure 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 stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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