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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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