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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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