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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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