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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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