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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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