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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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