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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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