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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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