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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)