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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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