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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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