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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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