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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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