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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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