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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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