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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Belize to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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