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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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