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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Gibraltar to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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