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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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