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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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