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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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