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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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