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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in digital education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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