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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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