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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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