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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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