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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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