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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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