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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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