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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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