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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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