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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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