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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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