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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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