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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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