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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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