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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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