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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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