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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Curtis Institute of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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