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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these open education undertakings. Academics want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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