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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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