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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand these open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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