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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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