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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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