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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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