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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Seychelles to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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