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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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