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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these open education experiments. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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