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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Micronesia to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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