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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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