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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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