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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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