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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are dealing with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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