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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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