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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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