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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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