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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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