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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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