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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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