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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open education experiments. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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