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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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