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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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