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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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