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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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