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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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