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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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