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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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