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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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