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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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