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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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