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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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