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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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