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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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