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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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