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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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