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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering humans all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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