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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Armenia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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