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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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