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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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