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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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