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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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