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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Public servants want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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