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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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