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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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