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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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