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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in digital education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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