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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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