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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Washington to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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