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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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