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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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