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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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