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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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