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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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