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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Professors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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