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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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