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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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