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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Students want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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