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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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