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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belgium to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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