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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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