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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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