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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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