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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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