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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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