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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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