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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning enable learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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