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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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