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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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