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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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