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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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