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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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