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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for facts the sensational 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 dramatic new book also talks about 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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