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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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