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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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