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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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