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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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