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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Korea, North to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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