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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic education technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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