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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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