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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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