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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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