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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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