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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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