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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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