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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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