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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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