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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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