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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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