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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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