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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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