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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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