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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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