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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are providing the means for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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