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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to 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 subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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