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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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