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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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