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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology enable people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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