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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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