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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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