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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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