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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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