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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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