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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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