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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are empowering people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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