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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning enable learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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