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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Dominica to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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