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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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