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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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