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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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