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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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