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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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