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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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