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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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