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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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