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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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