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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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