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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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