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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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