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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Trainers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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