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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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