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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Madagascar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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