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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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