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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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