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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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