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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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