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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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