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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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