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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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