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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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