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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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