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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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