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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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