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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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