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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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