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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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