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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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