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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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