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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these promising new open education experiments. Trainers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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