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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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