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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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