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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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