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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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