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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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