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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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