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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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