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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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