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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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