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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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