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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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