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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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