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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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