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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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