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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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