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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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