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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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