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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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