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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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