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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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