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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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