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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Rochester to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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