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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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