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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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