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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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