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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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