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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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