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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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