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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Zealand to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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