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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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