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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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