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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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