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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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