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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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