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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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