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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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