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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines 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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