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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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