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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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