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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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