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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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