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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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