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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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