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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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