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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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