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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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