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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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