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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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