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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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