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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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