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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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