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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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