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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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