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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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