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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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