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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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