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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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