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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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