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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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