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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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